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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,148.12, 550,829.58 and 235,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,148.12, 550,829.58 and 235,810 is: 325,420.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,148.12 : 550,829.58 = 235,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,148.12/550,829.58 = 235,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,148.12x = 550,829.58 × 235,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,148.12x = 129,891,123,259.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,891,123,259.80/399,148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,420.86

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